Incoming approach to the city - covered

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Artillerymen from the 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion (attached to the 95th Infantry Division, U.S. Third Army) setting up their gun to guard a road on the outskirts of the city of Metz, north-eastern France; 1944.

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The 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion entered France in June, 1944 and was originally equipped with three companies (total of 36) of M5 3-inch antitank guns. In November, 1944 they switched these guns for the M36 tank destroyer with the more effective 90...

The 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion entered France in June, 1944 and was originally equipped with three companies (total of 36) of M5 3-inch antitank guns. In November, 1944 they switched these guns for the M36 tank destroyer with the more effective 90 mm. gun.

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